How To Fix BK106 - Network & is not assigned to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Network & is not assigned to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You created a cost accounting document in controlling area &V2&. Sales
order &V1& is assigned to controlling area &V3&, not &V2&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different controlling area or a different sales order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK106 - Network & is not assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message BK106 indicates that a specific network (or project) is not assigned to the controlling area you are trying to work with. This error typically occurs in the context of project systems (PS) or controlling (CO) modules when there is a mismatch between the network and the controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Network Not Assigned: The network you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The network might be created in a different controlling area, or it may not have been properly assigned during its creation.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong network or controlling area is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Network Assignment:
  
  Go to the network in question and check its assignment to the controlling area. You can do this by navigating to the network in the Project System (PS) module and verifying its details.
  Use transaction code CN21 (Create Network) or CN22 (Change Network) to check the controlling area assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Network to Controlling Area:
  
  If the network is not assigned to the correct controlling area, you may need to reassign it. This can typically be done in the network settings.
  Ensure that the network is created under the correct project definition that is linked to the desired controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Project Definition:
  
  Check the project definition associated with the network. Ensure that the project definition is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  Use transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) to review the project structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance on how to properly assign networks to controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the network and its assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CN21: Create Network
  CN22: Change Network
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  
  
  Modules Involved: This error is primarily related to the Project System (PS) and Controlling (CO) modules in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK106 error and ensure that the network is correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area.